SEMINAR PROFILE

T01 -
From Multitasking to Mindfulness: The Importance of Attention

What effect is digital age technology having on the brains of our students? Although there is not a lot of good empirical research on this question yet, there is plenty of speculation and, in this two-day seminar we can share our own experiences. How can we take advantage of what the digital world has to offer us and our students without succumbing to the pitfalls? On the other hand, there is a solid body of research about the effect of meditation on attention, academic performance, self-control, happiness, empathy, health and even longevity. At our second class, we will explore some applications of mindfulness to education.

Scholar:

Jean Chandler

Location:

Harvard Hillel

Dates:

11/2/2015, 11/10/2015

T01 -	From Multitasking to Mindfulness: The Importance of Attention

	What effect is digital age technology having on the brains of our students? Although there is not a lot of good empirical research on this question yet, there is plenty of speculation and, in this two-day seminar we can share our own experiences. How can we take advantage of what the digital world has to offer us and our students without succumbing to the pitfalls? On the other hand, there is a solid body of research about the effect of meditation on attention, academic performance, self-control, happiness, empathy, health and even longevity. At our second class, we will explore some applications of mindfulness to education.

		Scholar:	Jean Chandler
		Location:	Harvard Hillel
		Dates:	11/2/2015, 11/10/2015